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80s-Style Collar Dress by French Connection

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Daringly figure-hugging cuts and crisp white fabrics have become an instant marker of eighties dressing since vampish leading ladies like Sharon Stone set the mood of the power-dressing decade. This Collar Cap Sleeve Dress from French Connection taps into that high end style with ease, bring an ideal 80s-look evening dress.

The use of a suit style collar adds a touch of the power suit to the dress, just as fitting with the decade as the tuliped pencil skirt and bright white shade. The capped sleeve's structured cut hints at accented shoulders too, while the dress avoids showing too much cleavage for most occasions.

It's available now online from ASOS for £110.

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Stud Detail Court Shoes by Love Label

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While the bold pieces of a vintage inspired outfit, from dresses to jackets, often leap out from high street rails, the finishing touches can be harder to pin down. For a myriad of eighties looks, this pair of Stud Detail Court Shoes from Love Label are the perfect accessory.

The mid height heel combines with the softly pointed toe for an instantly American eighties shape, along with details like the studs at the ankle and a pristine white leather fabric. Effortlessly combining the decade's defining coupling of femininity with harsh detailing, these can take any eighties style from day to night with ease.

Get them online from Very for £27.

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Reversible Petticoat from American Apparel

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With many pre-1960s retro looks, the style is never complete without the right undergarments to compliment it. Creating an ideal silhouette to layer your well chosen threads upon is a must, making pieces like underskirts worthy of investment.

This Reversible Petticoat from American Apparel provides all the volume you need for a fifties evening look thanks to multiple layers and ruffling details. For less ramped up looks, though, the reversible skirt can be worn inside out to minimise the ruffles and create a more demure skirt shape.

Available in black or white, it costs £52 from American Apparel.

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